DLA Piper

Rated by clients for its ‘breadth of knowledge and experience across the team’, DLA Piper continues to demonstrate its capabilities in high-value, cross-border work – particularly in the industrials, consumer goods, and life sciences sectors. The corporate team is headed up by Tim Lake, an expert in industrials and manufacturing sector work, who regularly advises on big-ticket, multi-jurisdictional acquisitions in the space. Commercial practice head Ryan Harrison is similarly well-versed in cross-border matters, particularly in the retail and consumer goods industries. Charles Cook’s broad transactional focus sees him working with leading conglomerates from the worlds of pharmaceuticals, energy, and automotive manufacturing, while global consumer goods co-chair Noel Haywood’s recent workload includes high-value deals in the food sector. Other names to note include Robert Newman, an equity capital markets (ECM) specialist, and Simon Wright, recommended for his hospitality and leisure acumen.